🎋This Summer 2024, I was fortunate enough to get selected for the Japanese‐Language Program for Counterpart Japanese Learners (University Students) Summer Program 2024, organized by The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai. At first, I thought it was a great opportunity for me to practice my Japanese, and to travel around Japan and to experience Japanese culture. Besides, it was also fully-funded!
🎐But, never have I ever expected it to be a life-changing experience that had impacted me in so many ways.
📌In 6 weeks, I had travelled to 7 cities and prefectures, visited 5+ UNESCO World Heritage sites, and became friends with more than 36 people coming from 18 countries.
📌I le...